ATO Tax Ruling | Deductions for expenditure on environmental protection actions

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You can claim a tax deduction for the cost of the testing and removal of asbestos from your rental or commercial property.

TAX RULING TR2019/D3: DEDUCTIONS FOR EXPENDITURE ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACTIONS* (FOR EXAMPLE – ASBESTOS)

If you have undertaken testing for asbestos (even if none was found), removed asbestos and/or reinstated property parts (for example, walls) that were removed due to asbestos, you may be able to claim a tax deduction on these costs.

This applies to rental or commercial properties, or your home if it is also a place of business.

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